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Art Venues
Shipley Art Gallery
Tues-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-5pm. Free
The Shipley is the north-east’s leading gallery of design and contemporary craft. The stunning Designs for Life gallery showcases over 300 objects from the collections. The Shipley also houses an outstanding painting collection including William Irving’s The Blaydon Races. A varied programme of temporary exhibitions are held each year including many partner exhibitions with large National Museums and Galleries such as the V&A in London.
Location
Prince Consort Road
Gateshead
NE8 4JB
Upcoming Events
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Crafty Kids
Jan 6th 2026
A fun-filled 1 hour session led by friendly Early Years specialist, Steph. Each session is based around a theme found in the artworks, such as colour, texture, line, and animals, which are designed for 2-5 year olds.
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Family Art Class
Jan 10th 2026
A monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups. At each session you'll be taught by a professional artist, and will try different techniques such as watercolours, ceramics, mixed media, drawing and more.
